IELTS Listening Sample # 12

IELTS Listening Sample 12

You will hear a number of different recordings and you have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work.

All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in 4 Sections. At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.

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SECTION 1

(Section 1 – Questions 1-10)

Questions 1- 4:
Write the correct letters A-C on your answer sheet for each answer.

Example:
The respondent is…
   A.  20-33 years old
   B.  34-54 years old
   C.  over 54 years old

Answer: B

1. The respondent works in…
   A.  the professions.
   B.  business.
   C.  other.

2. The respondent has a salary of…
   A.  0 – £15,000 a year.
   B.  £15,OOO – £35,OOO a year.
   C.  over £35,000 a year.

3. The respondent watches TV for…
   A.  relaxation.
   B.  entertainment.
   C.  information.

4. Every day the respondent watches TV for…
   A.  30 minutes-1 hour.
   B.  1 hour – 2 hours.
   C.  more than 2 hours.

Questions 5-7
Choose two letters A-E for questions, 5-7.

Write letters, A-E, on your answer sheet.

5. The respondent mainly watches TV…
   A.  in the early morning.
   B.  around midday.
   C.  in the afternoon.
   D.  in the early evening.
   E.  at night.

6. On the new channel, the respondent would like to see more…
   A.  children's programmes.
   B.  documentaries.
   C.  local service programmes.
   D.  travel programmes.
   E.  health programmes.

7. The respondent would advise the new channel to…
   A.  spend more money on drama.
   B.  train their broadcasters to higher standards.
   C.  improve sound quality.
   D.  broadcast interviews with famous people.
   E.  talk more to customers.

Questions 8-10
Write the correct letters A-C on your answer sheet.

8. The respondent feels that adverts should occur every…
   A.  10 minutes.
   B.  15 minutes.
   C.  20 minutes.

9. The respondent would like to attend special promotions if…
   A.  expenses are paid.
   B.  he is invited specially.
   C.  they are held locally.

10. The respondent would like to receive…
   A.  no mail.
   B.  requested mail.
   C.  all mail.
 

SECTION 2

(Section 2 – Questions 11 – 20)

Questions 11-14
Write the FOUR letters A-G on your answer sheet.

Which FOUR activities of the Union are mentioned by the speaker?
   A.  raising money for good causes
   B.  political campaigning
   C.  running a newsagent's
   D.  running a supermarket
   E.  providing cheap tickets
   F.  helping with accommodation
   G.  providing catering services

Questions 15 and 16
Write TWO letters A-E on your answer sheet.

Which TWO of the following can you get advice about from the Union?
   A.  immigration
   B.  grants
   C.  medical problems
   D.  personal problems
   E.  legal matters

Questions 17-20
Write the appropriate letters A-C against Questions 17-20 on your answer sheet.

What are the locations of the following places in Radford?
   A  part of the Metro Tower building
   B  in the main square in the centre of the town
   C  some distance from the centre of the town

17. the hi-tech fitness centre …………………………….
18. the ice rink …………………………….
19. the new cinema …………………………….
20. the Theatre Royal …………………………….
 

SECTION 3

(Section 3 – Questions 21-30)

Questions 21-23
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.

DISSERTATION INFORMATION

Hand-in date: (21) …………………………
Length: (22) …………………………. to …………………………. words.
Extra programme offered on: (23) ………………………….

Questions 24-26
Complete the table below.

DISSERTATION TIMETABLE

Questions 27-30
What is Dr Simon's opinion on the following points?

Tick column A if he is in favour.
Tick column B if he has no strong opinion either way.
Tick column C if he is against.

SECTION 4

(Section 4 – Questions 31-40)

Questions 31-37
Write the correct letters A-C on your answer sheet.

31. The driest continent is…
   A  Australia.
   B  Africa.
   C  Antarctica.

32. The evaporation rate in Australia is…
   A  lower than Africa.
   B  higher than Africa.
   C  about the same as Africa.

33. Rainfall in Australia hardly penetrates the soil because…
   A  the soil is too hard.
   B  the soil is too hot.
   C  plants use it up.

34. In sandy soils water can…
   A  evaporate quickly.
   B  seep down to rock.
   C  wash the soil away.

35. Water is mainly pumped up for…
   A  people to drink.
   B  animals to drink.
   C  watering crops.

36. Natural springs are located…
   A  in unexplored parts of Australia.
   B  quite commonly over all Australia.
   C  in a few areas of Australia.

37. Underground water supplies…
    A  18% of Australia’s water.
    B  48% of Australia’s water.
    C  80% of Australia’s water.
 

Questions 38-40
Write THREE letters A-Eon your answer sheet.
 
Which THREE of the following uses of dam water are mentioned?

A.   providing water for livestock
B.  watering farmland
C.  providing water for industry
D.  controlling flood water
E.  producing hydro-electric power

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